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UKF 490V

1979 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,162 mi
Last recorded7,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKF 490V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 7,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 7,160 miles

Off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jun 2021 7,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 7,105 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 7,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,860 miles

Floor sills and inner sills and chassis corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 6,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Floor sills and inner sills and chassis corroded

TRavel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Sep 2013 6,688 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

Offside front wing guard corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 6,688 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Handbrake lever has travel

Offside front wing guard corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UKF 490V is a 1979 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UKF 490V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKF 490V registered?

UKF 490V is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 November 1979.

Is UKF 490V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKF 490V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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